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Xander

Xander: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name#259 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzΓ¦n.dɚ/ Β· /ˈzɑːndΙ™/

Meaning and origin of Xander

  • A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of modern usage.

How popular is Xander?

#259boys, 2025
1,335U.S. babies in 2025
#164peak rank (2017)
40,349babies since 1880

Since 1880, 68 girls and 40,281 boys in the U.S. have been named Xander (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10259 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #164 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #259 for boys, with 1,335 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,421 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Xander FAQ

What does the name Xander mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of modern usage.

How popular is the name Xander?

Since 1880, 68 girls and 40,281 boys in the U.S. have been named Xander (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10259 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #164 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #259 for boys, with 1,335 babies given the name.

Is Xander a boy or girl name?

Xander is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 68 girls and 40,281 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.